Holiday Inn Ankara Kavaklıdere

Holiday InnIHG Hotels & ResortsAnkara, Çankaya★★★★83 rooms

8.9/ 10

avg of 5 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.9/ 10 · average of 5 sites
  • Best: Business travellers with meetings at parliament, ministries or embassies
  • Watch out: Anyone who needs a pool or a full-size gym

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work

Also suits

  • For families
  • Business travel
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  • For families8.6
  • Business travel8.5
  • Remote work9.7
  • Luxury6.9

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

An 83-room, six-storey Holiday Inn in Kavaklıdere, about 100 m from the Grand National Assembly and within walking distance of ministries, embassies and Tunalı Hilmi Street. It is a practical base for government and embassy business, with free valet parking and a small spa, but no pool and only a compact cardio gym.

What it does well

  • Business travellers with meetings at parliament, ministries or embassies
  • Visa applicants who want to stay inside the embassy district
  • Drivers who want free valet parking in central Ankara

What to watch for

  • There is no pool, and the gym is very small.
  • Anyone who needs a pool or a full-size gym
  • Guests hoping for a view, since most rooms look onto neighbouring buildings

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Cleanliness is the most consistently praised aspect in reviews.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ServiceStrong

    Reception, bell desk and restaurant staff are repeatedly described as attentive and helpful.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • WalkabilityStrong

    Kızılay, Tunalı Hilmi and plenty of restaurants are within walking distance.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Sleep qualityNormal

    Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.0/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (321 reviews).

  • Room conditionNormal

    Oda durumu sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 8.8/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (321 reviews).

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • Light sleepersLight sleepers should avoid low, street-facing rooms.
  • BalconyYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Depends on the rate · extra charges possible

  • Parking

    Available · free · covered

  • Pets

    Accepted · paid

    The pet fee is 30 EUR per night.

  • Airport transfer

    Not available · private car (paid)

    There is no free scheduled shuttle.

  • Spa & pool

    Treatments paid · extra charges possible

More details (+9)

  • Extra bed

    Available

  • Valet

    Available

  • Hammam: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: Kızılay
  • Walk to rail: 10 min
  • Indoor pool: No
  • Outdoor pool: No
  • Breakfast from: 07:00

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
See all amenities (+4)
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • EV charging
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

IHG One Rewards

The property is listed on the official IHG booking site (ihg.com, ESBHI); no property-specific member or tier benefit statement was found.

Depends on status / availability

  • breakfast (depends on status)
  • room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
  • late checkout (subject to availability)
  • early check-in (depends on status and availability)
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Location

Ankara, Çankaya

Kavaklıdere Mah., Tunus Caddesi No:7, 06680 Çankaya/Ankara

Rail transit · 1.2 km

The nearest airport is Ankara Esenboğa (ESB), roughly 27-30 km away. The drive takes 28-40 minutes depending on traffic. The hotel runs paid transfers in its own vehicles, which must be booked at least 24 hours in advance; there is no free scheduled shuttle.

The hotel is on Tunus Caddesi in Kavaklıdere, at the end near Atatürk Boulevard. The Grand National Assembly is about 100 m away and the US Embassy about 500 m (roughly a 5-minute walk). Tunalı Hilmi Street is 7-10 minutes on foot, Kocatepe Mosque about 10 minutes, and Kızılay Square and its metro station about 13-15 minutes. Anıtkabir is roughly 2.3 km away, the old town of Ulus is about 10 minutes by car, and the Congresium convention centre is around 6 km. The surrounding streets are full of restaurants, cafés and pubs, and Tripadvisor gives the area a walkability grade of 84 out of 100.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Pets are charged 30 EUR per night. Airport transfers are available on request for a fee and must be arranged at least 24 hours ahead. Spa treatments, the minibar, and all food and drink other than breakfast cost extra. Extra beds may carry a charge depending on the booking channel. Photo ID and a credit card are required at check-in, and a deposit for incidentals may be taken. Some booking channels state that the hotel does not accept cash.

Guest scores

What 5 sites say

8.9/ 10
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  • Booking.com8.6 / 10
  • Agoda · 235 reviews8.9 / 10
  • Expedia · 533 reviews9.0 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 250 reviews9.0 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 321 reviews4.4 / 5

Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.

Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

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